Ongoing exhibits

April 17, 2008

Betty Lou's Got the Blues

Betty Lou Magoun's lifetime of work is on display. Meet the artist, eat hors d'oeuvres and peruse the variety of styles while listening to the blues. The exhibit continues through Tuesday, April 29 at Benjamin Art Gallery, Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

'Eclectic Visions'

Drawings, prints and collages by Daryl Ewan, Ruth Jordan and Rebecca Myers are on display. The exhibit continues through Saturday, May 17 at the Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St. in Chambersburg, Pa. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 717-264-6883 or go to www.innernet.net/councilforthearts.

Moonlight and Roses

The exhibition focuses specifically on the qualities of moonlight and roses. Historical and contemporary works from the museum's permanent collection as well as pieces from private collectors are used to explore this theme. Continues through Sunday, April 20. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, City Park, Hagerstown. Call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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In memory of Sara Beth Chroussis

SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. --Â Show and sale of artwork by Shepherd students. Students will donate all proceeds to the Shepherd University foundation in memory of fellow art student Sara Beth Chroussis. Continues through Friday, April 25. Shepherd University Bookstore. Call 304-876-5219 or go to www.shepherdbook.com.

Folk art

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- Folk artist Joyce Hamilton is the featured artist for April. Her paintings include rural landscapes, barns, mountains, houses and fields. Exhibit continues through Wednesday, April 30. Not Right Minded? Art Supplies, 406 W. Race St. Call 304-283-6657.

April Student of the Month

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, Pa. --Â Doretta Wisler's work will be on display. Oils, watercolor pencil and pencil originals, cards and prints will be available. Exhibit on display until April 30. Steve's Studio/Gallery, 13194 Monterey Lane at Tracey's Corner. Call 717-794-2003.

Seventh annual box show and silent auction

FREDERICK, Md. -- An exhibit and auction benefit artists' co-op. Member artists and guest artists are each given a wooden cube with one open end. The boxes are transformed into an often surprising treasure --Â an end product one might not think a box could be. Continues through Saturday, April 26. Closing reception and last chance to bid is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26. The Artists Gallery, 4 E. Church St. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday and by appointment. Go to www.the-artists-gallery.org.

Into the Garden

Marie McCafferty invites the public "Into the Garden" with a showing of her garden landscapes and floral paintings. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Continues through Sunday, April 27. Mansion House Art Gallery, City Park, Hagerstown.

Exhibit and art auction

FREDERICK, Md. --Â Exhibit pieces were donated from the private collections of Dr. Fred and Teena Broadrup and Dr. George and Pamela Lewis. The artwork includes nine original paintings by Frederick artist Helen Smith, plus the work of other notable artists. Viewing began Saturday, April 5; and concludes with a silent auction from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. For information, call 301-600-2828 or stop by the box office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Architecture show

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. --Â Wood, metal, glass and paper are transformed into sculpture, furniture and design artworks by 15 regional and local artists. The exhibit continues through Sunday, April 27. Ice House Gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.

NEW OXFORD, Pa. --Â Paintings by Alice Rockwell, jewelry and a collection of eagles will be on display at various locations at the campus. Continues through April. Cross Keys Village -- The Brethren Home Community, intersection of U.S. 30, and Pa. 94. Call 717-624-5203.

Sculptures

MONT ALTO, Pa. -- Artist Alan H. Paulson exhibits his sculptures, which illustrate repeated and evolving shapes in various materials including wood, bronze and steel. Exhibit continues through Thursday, May 8. Penn State Mont Alto Campus Library. Free and open to the public. Call Carol Maholtz at 717-749-6042.